Rosary Definition

• The article "The Rosary" on Catholic.com states that the word "rosary" comes from Latin and means "garland of roses." This is significant as the article also claims that the rose is a symbolic floral representation of the Virgin Mary.
  
  

Prayer

• There are a variety of prayers to be said while using the rosary and the prayer you select depends on which of the mysteries of Christ on which you wish to meditate, whether or not you need comfort or healing, or if you wish to go around the entire rosary and recite every prayer. The article "The Holy Rosary" on Catholic.org gives an in-depth look at the proper way to pray the Holy Rosary.
  
  

Crystal Properties

• Some New Age practitioners believe that crystals and semi-precious stones have their own divine qualities. Various mental, physical and spiritual healing properties are attributed to crystals, according to SobrietyStones.com.
  
  

Healing

• The article "Quartz Crystal" on SobrietyStones.com, states that quartz crystal can deeply heal old emotional wounds and increase a person's self esteem. Combining that energy with the faith of the rosary can be a powerful healer for a person who believes.
  
  

Comfort

• Overall, the crystal rosary pendant is primarily used to give comfort. The energy of the quartz gives the devotee a sense of peace and security while the rosary itself allows the practitioner to contemplate the greater mysteries of the Catholic faith. Also the smoothness and light-bending qualities of crystal also make it an attractive stone for prayer.
  
  

Controversies

• Although crystal rosary pendants may be available for use, there is some controversy surrounding the use of crystals in the creation of a rosary. According to the article "Catholics Don't Do Crystals" by Judy Roberts, the usage of crystals for energy work is considered superstition and not part of Catholic belief.